About Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

It is the oldest form of medical treatment, and today is the most commonly used all over the world. It is a complete medical system that is made up of different types of therapies such as Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxa, Herbs, Qigong, Dietary and lifestyle advice.

TCM applies an holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on the entire condition of the person not just on the presenting condition. This means that in order to treat a condition all aspects of the person and their life are taken into consideration including, Diet, Exercise, Relationships, Lifestyle, Work and any medication that is being taken. The Chinese have a saying
‘Different Diseases same treatment
Same disease different treatment’

TCM can treat people of all ages adults and children alike.

The effectiveness of Chinese Medicine (and especially Acupuncture) is well documented and it has established a solid reputation as a system of medical health care that actually works. It has achieved the recognition of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which has proposed that acupuncture can be used in the treatment of the following conditions: Reference Bannerman 1979.